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    S'inquiéter (en. Worry)

    /sɛ̃.kʲi.e.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be concerned about a situation or a person.
    She is worried about her friend's health.
    Elle s'inquiète pour la santé de son ami.
    To feel fears or anxieties.
    He is worried about the results of his exam.
    Il s'inquiète des résultats de son examen.
    To have doubts or uncertainties about something.
    We should not worry unnecessarily.
    Nous ne devrions pas nous inquiéter inutilement.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'inquiéter', which itself is derived from the Latin 'inquietare', meaning to disturb.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    not to worry
    Stay calm and not be concerned.
    ne pas s'inquiéter
    I worry
    To express a personal concern.
    je m'inquiète
    to worry about someone
    To have worries about someone's situation.
    s'inquiéter pour quelqu'un

    Related Words

    worry
    State of a person who is concerned or worried.
    inquiétude
    concern
    Something that causes worry.
    préoccupation
    anxiety
    Intense feeling of worry or fear.
    angoisse

    Slang Meanings

    To freak out
    I really freaked out waiting for the results.
    J'ai vraiment flippé en attendant les résultats.
    To overthink
    You are overthinking your troubles.
    Tu te prends trop la tête avec tes soucis.